Toro 6-Zone Installation and User's Guide

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Lawn Master

TM

II Landscape Timer

Models: 53805 (4-Zone) & 53806 (6-Zone)

Installation & Programming Guide

EnglishSpanish

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Table of Contents

Components Overview- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 1

Function Dial Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 2

LCD Display Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 3

Controller Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 4

Battery Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 5

Power Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 6

Rain Sensor Installation (Optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 6

Master Valve & Station Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 7

RUN Position - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 8

CURRENT TIME/DAY Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 8

WATERING DAYS Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 9

START TIMES Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 10

SET ZONE TIMES Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 11

SEASON ADJUST Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 12

MANUAL STATION Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 12

MANUAL PROGRAM Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 13

Turning OFF Operation & Shutting Down Lawn Master II - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 13

Troubleshooting Guide- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 14

Speciﬁcations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 15

Limited One-Year Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 16

The Toro Dedication to Quality - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 16

Quick Reference Guide - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 17

Screw Location Template - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back Page

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Components Overview

1

LCD Display (

See “LCD Display Overview” for

details

)

2

Sensor Switch

– Use to Enable or Disable the

optional rain sensor.

3

Function Dial

– Select from the controller functions.

(See “Function Dial Overview” for details)

4

Navigational Buttons

– Use to

navigate through the function

menus.

– Navigate to the previous

menu item.

– Navigate to the next

menu item.

– Adjust/Increase the

selected value.

– Adjust/Decrease the

selected value.

5

Terminal Block

RS1

&

RS2

– Sensor

AC1

&

AC2

– AC Power

COM

– Valve Common

MV

– Master Valve

S1

through

S6

– Stations 1–6

(Station count will depend on

4-Zone or 6-Zone model)

6

Program Button

– Press to

select from Program A, B or C.

7

9-Volt Battery (not included)

– Install to retain date, time and

scheduled programs into the

memory.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Function Dial Overview

RUN

– Select to operate scheduled programs.

CURRENT TIME/DAY

– Select to adjust the

current date and time.

WATERING DAYS

– Select to set the days to

activate the scheduled programs. You can set the

programs to operate on selected weekdays, ODD

days or EVEN days schedule.

START TIMES

– Select to set the time to activate

the scheduled programs. Lawn Master II provides three

start times to each of the three programs.

SET ZONE TIMES

– Select to set the time duration

of the speciﬁed station to run. The run times can

be set from one minute and up to six hours.

SEASON ADJUST

– Select to adjust the program’s watering by percentage. You can

decrease your irrigation system’s watering down to 0% (System OFF) or increase watering up

to 200% (double the scheduled watering time).

MANUAL STATION

– Select to activate a single station. You can specify the run time

of the station without affecting any program.

MANUAL PROGRAM

– Select to activate a program regardless of its scheduled

start time.

OFF

– Select to turn off any operation currently in progress. Leave the function dial in the

OFF position to shutdown the sprinkler system.

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LCD Display Overview

1

MONTH

– The ﬂashing 2-digit number

indicates the current month.

2

STATION – Indicates which station number

is selected.

3

NO AC

– Flashes when the AC power source is

not detected.

4

Low/No Battery

– Indicates the need to

install a new 9-Volt battery.

5

Active Watering

– Indicates that a program

or manual operation is currently active.

6

SENSOR

– Indicates that the sensor

terminals have been activated. If a

rain sensor (optional) is installed,

SENSOR indicates that rain has been

detected.

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PROGRAM A, B or C

– Indicates

which program is selected.

8

Season Adjust

– Indicates that

the automatic programs have been

adjusted.

9

AM

or

PM

indicator.

10

Watering

/ Non-Watering

icon indicators.

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DAY

– Indicates the current day.

YEAR

– Indicates the current year.

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RUN TIME

– Indicates the run time

for the displayed station.

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START TIME

– Indicates the start

time number and duration.

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Weekdays

– for selective watering

schedule.

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ODD

or

EVEN

watering schedule.

1 2 3 4 5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12 13

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Controller Installation

For safe, reliable operation, select an installation site which is:

• Weather protected.

• Within 4 ft. (1.2 m) from a grounded 110 VAC, 60 Hz outlet which is not controlled by

a light switch or utilized by a high current load appliance, such as a refrigerator,

air conditioner or garage door opener.

• Accessible to the sprinkler control valve wiring and optional accessory wiring.

Step 1 – Use the Screw Location Template on the back page to mark the screw locations.

Use a level to align the two screws horizontally. Install two screws, 5 inches

(12.7 cm) apart, into the wall at eye level. Leave the screw extended approximately

1/4 inch (6 mm) from the wall to accommodate the controller case.

If installing into drywall or masonry, install proper screw anchors.

Step 2 – Hang the cabinet using the back panel’s keyhole slot. Make sure the cabinet slides

down securely onto the screws.

Step 3 – (Optional) Remove the controller’s access panel and install a center mounting screw.

Tighten securely.

5’’ (12.7cm)

PRG

SENSOR

lawn

master

ON

OFF

Questions?

(800) 367-8676

www.toro.com

Call the Toro Helpline

RS1 RS2 AC1 AC2 COM MV S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

(Optional)

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Battery Installation

The Lawn Master II maintains the programmed schedule and its

time and date by using a 9V battery backup. In the event of a

power outage and the 9V battery is not installed or very low in

power, the controller will reset the date and time to the default

01-01-2007 and 12:00am. Any scheduled watering that is

programmed in the Lawn Master II will also be lost.

Replace the 9V battery yearly to assure that the current

time, date and scheduled programs are retained.

IMPORTANT! Check the controller’s scheduled watering

program after every power outage to prevent interruption to your irrigation

system’s activity.

Step 1 – Remove the controller’s lower panel cover to access the battery compartment.

Step 2 – Install the 9V battery to the battery plug.

Step 3 – Secure the battery into the compartment.

Step 4 – Reinstall the lower panel cover.

PRG

SENSOR

lawn

master

ON

OFF

Questions?

(800) 367-8676

www.toro.com

Call the Toro Helpline

RS1 RS2 AC1 AC2 COM MV S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

9-Volt

Battery

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Power Connection

Step 1 – Remove the controller’s lower panel cover

to access the power supply terminals.

Step 2 – Connect the plug-in transformer cables to the

terminals labeled “AC1” and AC2”.

Polarity is not observed in this connection.

Step 3 – Replace the lower panel cover, making sure that

the transformer cable is routed through the

provided opening at the bottom of the controller.

Step 4 – Plug the transformer into a 120 VAC, 60Hz

wall outlet.

Rain Sensor Installation (Optional)

IMPORTANT! The sensor circuit is designed for a NORMALLY-CLOSED rain sensor.

If a rain sensor is not connected, the sensor switch must be in the “OFF” position or the

jumper wire must be installed.

Step 1 – Remove the controller’s lower panel cover

to access the sensor terminals.

Step 2 – Route the rain sensor’s cable to the controller.

Step 3 – Remove the jumper cable from the “RS1” and

“RS2” terminals. Connect the sensor cables to

the terminals.

Step 4 – Replace the lower panel cover.

Step 5 – Place the “SENSOR” switch to “ON” to

monitor the sensor status.

PRG

SENSOR

lawn

master

ON

OFF

Questions?

(800) 367-8676

www.toro.com

Call the Toro Helpline

RS1 RS2 AC1 AC2 COM MV S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

9-Volt

Battery

PRG

SENSOR

lawn

master

ON

OFF

Questions?

(800) 367-8676

www.toro.com

Call the Toro Helpline

SENSOR

ON

OFF

RS1 RS2 AC1 AC2 COM MV S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

9-Volt

Battery

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Master Valve and Station Connection

Using 18-gauge (maximum 14-gauge wire can be used), multi-strand, direct burial

irrigation valve connection cable is recommended. Select a cable that provides at least one

wire for each valve and one extra wire for the common connection.

IMPORTANT! To prevent corrosion and possible short circuit, use waterproof wire

connectors on all splices.

Step 1 – To provide a valve common connection, splice one cable wire (generally the white

wire) and connect it to one solenoid lead from each of the valves.

Step 2 – Connect a separate wire to the remaining solenoid lead from each valve.

For reference, note the wire color code being used for each valve connection

and the associated watering station.

Step 3 – Remove the controller’s lower

panel cover to access the master valve

and station terminals.

Step 4 – Route the wire cable into the controller

through the opening at the base of the

unit.

Step 5 – Secure the designated valve common

wire to the “COM” terminal.

Step 6 – Secure the Master Valve to the “MV”

terminal and the stations to their

corresponding terminals (S1, S2, S3, ...).

Step 7 – Reinstall the lower panel cover.

PRG

SENSOR

lawn

master

ON

OFF

Questions?

(800) 367-8676

www.toro.com

Call the Toro Helpline

RS1 RS2 AC1 AC2 COM MV S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

9-Volt

Battery

S1

S2

S3

COM

MV

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RUN Position

Rotate the function dial to RUN to enable the controller to operate as programmed

.

Lawn Master II will only operate scheduled programs while in RUN position

.

CURRENT TIME/DAY Setup

Step 1 – Place the function dial to the CURRENT TIME/DAY position.

Step 2 – With YEAR displayed, press or to adjust to the current year’s value.

Press to advance to MONTH.

Step 3 – With MONTH displayed, press or to adjust the current month’s value.

Press button to advance to DAY.

Step 4 – With DAY displayed, press or to adjust the current day’s value.

Press to advance to AM/PM.

Step 5 – With AM or PM ﬂashing, press or to select AM or PM.

Press to adjust the HOUR value.

Step 6 – With the HOUR value ﬂashing, press or to adjust the hour to the current

time. Press to adjust the MINUTE value.

Step 7 – With the MINUTE value ﬂashing, press or to adjust the minutes to the

current time. Pressing will return you to the YEAR display (Step 2).

Step 8 – Place the function dial to RUN when ﬁnished.

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WATERING DAYS Setup

The WATERING DAYS setup will dictate when to activate the selected watering program.

Lawn Master II allows you to select Weekdays, ODD days only or EVEN days only watering

schedules. When selecting Weekdays schedule, you can disable speciﬁc days.

Step 1 – Place the function dial to the WATERING DAYS position.

Step 2 – Press

PRG

to select the program being modiﬁed. Select from A, B or C.

Step 3 – For Weekday scheduling, press until MON–SUN is displayed. All weekdays with

the symbol are designated as an active watering day.

To disable a speciﬁc weekday, press or until the desired weekday is ﬂashing.

Press to disable. The icon will be displayed above the non-watering day.

To enable a non-watering day, press or until the desired weekday is ﬂashing.

Press to enable. The icon will be displayed above the active day.

Step 4 – For ODD scheduling, press or until ODD is ﬂashing. Press the button

to activate. The symbol should be displayed above ODD. By selecting ODD

scheduling, Lawn Master II will only water on the ODD numbered days in the

calendar month. ODD scheduling will not water on the 31st but resumes on the 1st.

Step 5 – For EVEN scheduling, press or until EVEN is ﬂashing. Press the button

to activate. The symbol should be displayed above EVEN. By selecting EVEN

scheduling, Lawn Master II will only water on the EVEN numbered days in the

calendar month.

Step 6 – Repeat Steps 2–5 for the remaining programs as necessary.

Step 7 – Return the function dial to RUN when ﬁnished.

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START TIMES Setup

The START TIMES setup will instruct the controller the time to activate the selected program

during an active watering day. Lawn Master II provides three start times per program to

accommodate all your irrigation needs.

Step 1 – Place the function dial to the START TIMES position.

Step 2 – Press

PRG

to select the program being modiﬁed. Select from A, B or C.

Step 3 – Press or to select the START TIME number (1, 2 or 3) being modiﬁed.

Step 4 – Press or to adjust the time to the desired START TIME. For unused start

times, make sure OFF is displayed. OFF is located between 11:45pm and 12:00am.

Each key-press will increase or decrease the start time by 15 minutes.

Step 5 – Repeat steps 2–4 for the remaining start times and programs as necessary.

Step 6 – Return the function dial to RUN when ﬁnished.

IMPORTANT! A program which is set to start while a watering cycle is in progress will

be delayed (stacked) until the current watering cycle is completed. Any stacked programs that

are delayed past midnight will be canceled.

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SET ZONE TIMES Setup

The SET ZONE TIMES setup tells the controller how much time each station will be

activated (runtime).

Step 1 – Place the function dial to the SET ZONE TIMES position.

Step 2 – Press

PRG

to select the program being modiﬁed. Select from A, B or C.

Step 3 – Press or to select the Zone (station) number (1–6) being modiﬁed.

Step 4 – Press or to adjust the desired time duration (runtime) you want the station to

be active. Each station can have a runtime of one minute and up to six hours. For

unused stations, adjust the runtime to 0:00.

Step 5 – Repeat steps 2–4 for the remaining stations and programs.

Step 6 – Return the function dial to RUN when ﬁnished.

MinutesHours

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SEASON ADJUST Setup

SEASON ADJUST enables you to conveniently decrease or increase the ZONE TIME (run

time) currently set for each of the programs. The adjustment can be made in 10% increments

from 0% (OFF) to 200% of the normal (100%) run time.

SEASON ADJUST is a universal setting which will affect all three (A, B and C)

programs.

Step 1 – Place the function dial to the SEASON ADJUST position.

Step 2 – Press or to adjust to the desired adjustment percentage; i.e., 90% equals 10%

reduction of station run time and 200% will double the station run time.

Step 3 – Return the function dial to RUN when ﬁnished.

MANUAL STATION Operation

MANUAL STATION operation enables you to activate any station and give a temporary run

time duration. Only one station can be activated by the MANUAL STATION operation. Any

run time adjustment made in MANUAL STATION is temporary and will not affect the actual

run times in the programs.

Step 1 – Place the function dial to the MANUAL STATION position.

Step 2 – Press to activate MANUAL STATION operation.

Step 3 – Press or to select the Station number being activated.

Step 4 – Press or to adjust the desired run time duration.

Step 5 – Turn the function dial slowly to the RUN position to activate. The selected

station will be activated until the set run time expires, then the controller will revert

to normal operation.

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MANUAL PROGRAM Operation

MANUAL PROGRAM operation enables you to activate any of the three (A, B or C)

programs, regardless of their set START TIMES. Only one program can be activated by the

MANUAL PROGRAM operation. Any run time adjustment made in MANUAL PROGRAM

is temporary and will not affect the actual run times in the programs.

Rain sensor does not affect Manual Program and Manual Station operations.

Step 1 – Place the function dial to the MANUAL PROGRAM position.

Step 2 – Press to activate MANUAL PROGRAM operation.

Step 3 – Press

PRG

to select the program being modiﬁed. Select from A, B or C.

Step 4 – To modify the station run times temporarily, press or to select the Station

number being modiﬁed. Press or to adjust the desired run time duration.

Step 5 – Turn the function dial slowly to the RUN position to activate. The selected

program will be activated until all programmed stations are cycled, then the

controller will revert to normal operation.

Turning OFF Operation and Shutting Down Lawn Master II

Place the function dial in the OFF position to turn off any operation currently in

progress. While the function dial is in the OFF position, any scheduled watering

programs will be prevented from activating. For extended sprinkler system shutdown, leave

the control dial in the OFF position.

Place the function dial to RUN to resume operations.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

Some valves do not operate.

No valves operate.

Current time is wrong and

ﬂashing (after a power outage

or after being unplugged).

Valves won’t turn off (function

dial switch in OFF position).

Manual Station and Program

Operations do not activate.

Possible Cause

Defective solenoid.

Loose wire connection.

Function dial in OFF position.

Start Times set to OFF.

WATERING DAYS incorrectly

set.

SET ZONE TIMES set to off.

SEASON ADJUST set to 0%.

AC power source is not

connected. NO AC is displayed.

Battery is weak or missing.

Mechanical override (Valve’s

manual bleed is ON).

Function Dial was rotated too

quickly to the RUN position.

Correction

Test and replace solenoid.

Secure wire connections.

Check for wire continuity.

Set switch to RUN or

MANUAL position.

Reprogram START TIMES.

Reprogram WATERING DAYS.

Reprogram SET ZONE TIMES.

Readjust SEASON ADJUST.

Check and reconnect the plug-

in transformer.

Replace battery and reprogram

controller.

Turn the valve’s solenoid fully

clockwise.

Rotate the function dial slowly

to the RUN position.

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Specifications

Transformer: Energy Efﬁcient Level IV, UL/cUL Listed, CSA Certiﬁed (or equivalent)

Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Output: 24 VAC at 0.75A

Capacity: One Station plus Master Valve or 24 VAC Pump Start Relay Active at one time

Maximum Electrical Output: 350mA per Station

Operating Temperature: 32˚F to 140˚F (0˚C to 60˚C)

Storage Temperature: -4˚F to 149˚F (-20˚C to 65˚C)

Relative Humidity: 0–95% without Condensation

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Limited One-Year Warranty

The Toro Company and its afﬁliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrants,

to the owner, against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for failure of products not manufactured by them even

though such products may be sold or used in conjunction with Toro products.

During such warranty period, we will repair or replace, at our option, any part found to be defective.

Return the defective part to the place of purchase.

Our liability is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective parts. There are no other express warranties.

This warranty does not apply where equipment is used, or installation is performed, in any manner contrary to Toro’s

speciﬁcations and instructions, nor where equipment is altered or modiﬁed.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in

connection with the use of equipment, including but not limited to: vegetation loss, the cost of substitute equipment or

services required during periods of malfunction or resulting non-use, property damage or personal injury resulting from

installer’s negligence.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or

exclusion may not apply to you.

All implied warranties, including those of merchantability and ﬁtness for use, are limited to the duration of this express

warranty.

Some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

The Toro Dedication to Quality – Lawn Master II Timer

Toro is committed to developing and producing the highest quality, best performing, most dependable products on the

market. Because your satisfaction is our ﬁrst priority, we have provided the Toro Helpline to assist you with any questions

or problems that may arise. If for some reason you are not satisﬁed with your purchase or have questions, please contact

us toll free at 1-800-367-8676.

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Quick Reference Guide

Adjust CURRENT TIME/DAY

Place function dial to position. Press or to select item being modiﬁed (YEAR,

MONTH, DAY, HOUR or MINUTES). Press or to adjust parameter.

Set WATERING DAYS

Place function dial to

position. Press or to select the speciﬁc weekdays, ODD or

EVEN. Press to set as an active watering day or to set as a non-watering day (OFF).

Set START TIMES

Place function dial to position. Press or to select the start time number being set

(3 start times per program). Press or to adjust the start time.

SET ZONE TIMES

Place function dial to

position. Press or to select the station number. Press or

to adjust the station runtime.

Activate MANUAL STATION

Place function dial to

position. Press to activate function. Press to select the station

to activate. Press or to adjust the station runtime. Place the function dial to to

execute.

Activate MANUAL PROGRAM

Place function dial to

position. Press to activate function. Press

PRG

to select the

program to activate. Place the function dial to to execute.

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